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LANDGUARD COMMON

16 ha

📷 Andrew Hill · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome16 ha

Getting here

51.93693, 1.32224

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 80m away — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: NCN 51

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Suffolk Coast PathWalking route80 km
Named routeLength 80 kmRegional walking route
Stour & Orwell WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Essex Way (Ramsey to Harwich)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

60 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
South Suffolk Route BCycling route
Named routeRef BRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
South Suffolk Route B3Cycling route
Named routeRef B3Regional cycle route
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41Regional cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route

About this nature reserve

Landguard Common is a 16-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in East Suffolk, Eastern England. It features coastal habitats, including grassland and saltmarsh, attracting diverse wildlife such as bird species and offers opportunities for walking and exploration.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Beach north of Landguard Point

📷 Andrew Hill · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Beach north of Landguard Point

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Cliff ParkUrban park2.5 km→🌱Langer ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Langer ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱The Mayor's GardensUrban park2.5 km→🌱Mayor's GardenUrban park2.5 km→🌱Cliff ParkUrban park2.6 km→

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